Leicester City ready late bid to sign Premier League striker, not Remy

It is expected to go right to the wire this evening for the Leicester City supporting punters here in the Transfer Tavern in their quest to sign a striker before last orders is called on the transfer window.

The landlord in the Tavern is checking on all the latest stories as they emerge and he has some more news for the Foxes fans as reports are circulating that Stoke City striker Mame Biram Diouf is on standby for a last minute switch to the King Power Stadium.

Boss Claudio Ranieri is desperate to add to his attacking arsenal and with doubts cast over the move to secure Loic Remy, the Italian manager has been forced to make contingency plans, with HITC Sport confirming the rumours about Diouf.

One Leicester City fan is stood chatting with his pals at the bar and thinks Diouf would be a fantastic signing for the club and could really cement their place in the top four.

Leicester fans… Diouf or Remy? Which one would you prefer? Let us know in the comments